One of Central Europe's longstanding literary gatherings, Vilenica brings Slovenian and international writers together across a deliberately cross-border program. The 2026 festival explores the theme Fluidity of Identities, with readings, discussions and literary encounters in Ljubljana, the Karst, Trieste and other locations. The festival ultimately returns to the landscape that gives it its name, with the closing Vilenica Prize ceremony held inside Vilenica Cave near Lokev.